Closed
Source verified July 25, 2026
AgriStability — Federal Administration
Income support for large farm margin declines
Latest source updateLast Update: July 7, 2026Latest change: AgriStability’s How to apply page now shows the September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2026 deadlines, and the Resources page adds new 2027 program-year materials.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 7, 2026
Latest change: AgriStability’s How to apply page now shows the September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2026 deadlines, and the Resources page adds new 2027 program-year materials.
AgriStability deadlines and resources updated
AgriStability’s How to apply page no longer shows June 30, 2026 as a standalone initial filing deadline; it now shows September 30, 2026 as the final deadline to submit the 2025 form with penalty and to file the 2025 income tax return, plus December 31, 2026 as the final deadline to pay the 2026 fee with penalty. The Resources page also adds a new 2027 program-year section and updates several fact-sheet links, including the tax-aligned reference margin and coverage notice references, while the 2026 Statement A page points to an updated PDF version (v2, April 2026).
Funding available
$ 6,000,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Producers who derive income from the primary production of agricultural commodities.
See full eligibility
Overview
AgriStability is a business risk management program that helps Canadian producers manage large declines in farming income. It supports losses caused by production loss, increased costs and market conditions, and pasture-related feed costs are allowable beginning with the 2026 program year.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- New and rejoining participant information form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Producers who derive income from the primary production of agricultural commodities.
- Producers who carry on the business of farming in Canada and report farming income or loss for income tax purposes.
- Estates that meet the program’s eligibility requirements.
Eligible expenses
- Pasture-related feed costs beginning with the 2026 program year.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Farming activities outside of Canada.
- Aquaculture, peat moss, cannabis except industrial hemp, operation of a wild game reserve, and hunt farms unless permitted by law.
- Forestry products, racehorses, wild animals in their natural environment, and resale of products that do not stem from the farm business.
- Resales of purchased commodities and inputs.
- Non-allowable expenses such as advertising and marketing costs, agricultural contract work, building and fence repairs, capital cost allowance, gravel, interest, land clearing and draining, legal and accounting fees, licences or permits, machinery lease or rental, machinery repair, membership or subscription fees, motor vehicle expenses, office expenses, property taxes, quota rental, rental of land, buildings or pasture, small tools, soil testing, and telephone.
How to apply
- Sign in to My AAFC Account to complete and submit forms online.
- Complete the PDF form, print it, and send it by mail or fax when instructed.
Processing and Agreement
- Once we receive your completed form, you will receive an Interim Calculation of Program Benefits Notice showing how your benefit was calculated.
Additional information
- My AAFC Account provides convenient and secure access to your personalized AgriStability and AgriInvest information online.
Contacts
Other components of this program
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- AgriStability — Newfoundland and LabradorWhole-farm income support for Canadian producers
- AgriStability — Nova ScotiaWhole-farm income support for Canadian producers
- AgriStability — OntarioIncome protection for farm margin declines
- AgriStability — Prince Edward IslandInsurance to protect farming operations in Prince Edward Islands
- AgriStability — QuébecSupports farm income during margin declines
- AgriStability — SaskatchewanBusiness risk management for farm margin declines
Frequently Asked Questions about the AgriStability — Federal Administration Program
What is the AgriStability — Federal Administration?
AgriStability is a business risk management program that helps Canadian producers manage large declines in farming income. It supports losses caused by production loss, increased costs and market conditions, and pasture-related feed costs are allowable beginning with the 2026 program year.
How much funding can be received?
AgriStability — Federal Administration Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $6,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the AgriStability — Federal Administration program?
To be eligible for the AgriStability — Federal Administration program, you must:
The applicant must derive income from the primary production of agricultural commodities.
The applicant must carry on the business of farming in Canada and report farming income or loss for income tax purposes.
The applicant must have completed six consecutive months of farming activity, completed a production cycle, and submitted the required information by the deadlines.
Who can I contact for more information about the AgriStability — Federal Administration?
You can contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) by email at agristability@scic.ca or by phone at 1-866-367-8506.
Where is the AgriStability — Federal Administration available?
The AgriStability — Federal Administration program is available across Canada.
Is the AgriStability — Federal Administration a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AgriStability — Federal Administration is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the AgriStability — Federal Administration?
AgriStability — Federal Administration is funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)